Asterid, a Fully Assembled Professional 3D Printer, Launches on KickStarter

Plastic Scribbler has launched their Asterid Open Source 3D Printer on Kickstarter that aims to be the “world’s first $499 fully assembled 3D printer with an 8x8x8 build volume”. Their Asterid Series printers have been designed for ease of use and quality prints and offer high-end results with reasonable price tag and make it easy for anyone to get started in the world of 3D printing.

The Asterid 3D printer is ready to use out-of-the-box as Plastic Scribbler will assemble everything. Thereby, when you have your Asterid 3D printer you just need to do is unpack it, install the software & filament and start printing!In addition, it will work with all your favorite open source software since the Asterid 3D printer is completely open source. In fact, to get you started right away, Plastic Scribbler will supply three slic3r profiles configured for three different print settings, fine, medium and course. Plastic Scribbler will also supply software for Windows compatible computers with every printer they sell.

Plastic Scribbler will be making their first public appearance this weekend at the 2013 Atlanta Mini Maker’s Faire on the GATech campus. They also will offer a first person view of their Asterid 1000HB 3D printer in action.

KickStarter backers have the chance to grab themselves a Asterid 1000S for $489 which includes a 204x204x204mm build area. An Asterid 1000HB with a 204x204x204mm build area will set you back $549 but adds a borosilicate glass build surface, upgraded power supply and a heated bed.